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India's IT stocks extend losses as Nifty IT index falls for second day
The Nifty IT index has declined nearly 2 per cent for the second consecutive session, with technology stocks significantly underperforming the broader market. The sector has shed 4.8 per cent in the past week, nearly four times the decline seen in the Nifty 50.
LSN India ·
India's information technology stocks continued their downward trajectory on Tuesday, with the Nifty IT index sliding close to 2 per cent for the second straight trading day. The weakness in technology shares has emerged as a notable area of concern for market participants tracking sectoral performance.
The technology sector's underperformance has been particularly pronounced over the past seven days. While the Nifty 50—the 50-stock benchmark index representing the broader market—has declined 1.2 per cent during this period, the Nifty IT index has contracted 4.8 per cent, indicating a significant divergence in sector strength.
The losses in IT stocks reflect broader headwinds facing India's technology services industry, which has faced multiple challenges in recent months including currency fluctuations, global economic uncertainties, and cautious spending patterns among multinational clients. Investors have grown increasingly cautious about valuations in the sector amid concerns about revenue growth trajectories.
Analysts suggest the sustained weakness underscores the need for market participants to reassess their exposure to technology stocks, particularly given the sector's volatility relative to the overall market. The divergence between IT index performance and broader market trends is likely to remain a key focus area for portfolio managers in coming sessions.